Editors' Review

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a surprisingly effective freeware antimalware tool. It's a relatively speedy malware remover, with the quick scan taking about 8 minutes even with other high-resource programs running. The heuristics engine proved on multiple computers during empirical testing that it was capable of determining the difference between false positives and dangerous apps.

The app has some nice features rolled in, too. It supports multiple drive scanning including networked drives, context menu options including a scan-on-demand for individual files, and the FileAssassin option under the More Tools section for removing locked files. The interface is simple, but pleasant-looking and well-organized. Tabs live just below the oversized logo, with few options per tab to keep down the clutter. The installation process was fast enough, but interestingly offered up the well-kept changelog and an instant definition file update.

Do note that the real-time protection is restricted to the paid version, as is the scheduler for updates and scans. Overall, though, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a responsive malware remover that does what it should with a minimum of fuss.

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Publisher's Description

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a high performance anti-malware application that thoroughly removes even the most advanced malware and spyware. With one of the fastest, most effective quick scans and malware removal capabilities on the market, this program is the perfect addition to your PC's defenses. The full version of the product includes a number of key features, including the ability to schedule updates and scans and most importantly, a real-time malware protection module that blocks malicious processes before they even start.

not a great deal to dislike for it works, sure, a full scan takes time - but it has to so as to find the hidden viruses

Summary

when all else had failed Malb found the trojans and worm and data stealer that my fully paid big name a/v let thru. they had completely taken over my machine and Malb sorted it - for that I'm grateful. the new 'system tool 2011' is even more sinister - beware out there!

This program has found all kinds of malware/spyware that other programs just can't find or eliminate. It will save you hours of headache. Malwarebytes is a must program to help defend your computer from all the trash that is out there on the internet!

A trojan.fakealert found it's way on my PC and at the time no Malwarebytes.(I put off the download) It gave me HELL,But I was able to get the program to download. After two runs it found it,and that was that. It's a must have and it's FREE.

Was recommended by BullGuard antivirus company, when I was having troubles with BG. And it worked a treat. Its on my pc for ever. Great user friendly product that doesnt cause problems my other software.

it works, ran the quick scan: found a few problems, XP AntiSpyware was still there, ran the update and then the quick scan, found 6 issues, cleaned them-no sign of XP Antispyware after the restart :very quick scan (other programs found 0 after hours)

Cons

non found, cant fault it after 3 days trying with other products

Summary

It works - quick ans simple.no complex menusclear options ,

the fact that the quick scan took about 10 mins compared to an hour or 2 with some professional products that I have subscribed too.

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